Agriculture
Purdue fund expands the scope to accept applications from startups in all agricultural disciplines
WEST LAFAYETTE — Entrepreneurs whose startups commercialize Purdue technology in any agricultural field are now eligible to apply for a Purdue fund’s semiannual competition. The…
Crop report takeaway: ‘Indiana crop production doing very well’
INDIANA — Purdue College of Agriculture and Extension and United States Department of Agriculture experts gathered at the Indiana State Fair on Thursday (Aug. 12) to discuss…
Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue Extension Women in Agriculture recognized three Indiana agriculture leaders on Aug. 5 at the Indiana State Fair. Karen Plaut, the Glenn…
COVID-19 grants are available for specialty crop growers open Sept. 1
INDIANA — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), beginning Sept. 1, will seek project proposals from Indiana’s specialty crop industry for funding from the U.S. Department of…
Red Gold and ISDA recognize growers for conservation efforts
ELWOOD – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Red Gold announced the winners of the Red Gold Stewardship award. McKillip Farms of Wabash, Ind. and Lievens…
Visionary leaders awarded state’s highest agricultural honor
INDIANA — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture have announced Doug Leman and Dr. Robert Waltz as…
As producer sentiment holds steady, farmers weigh in on rising input prices and farmland values
INDIANA — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer leveled off after two months of sharp declines, down just 3 points to a reading of 134 in…
Purdue panel to respond to August USDA Crop Report
INDIANA — The impact on Indiana crops from July’s heavy rainfall, emerging crop diseases, and the current agriculture economic climate will all be discussed at…
Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District has food plot seed available
LAWRENCE CO. – While supplies last, the Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District has food plot seed available for pick-up. This 6.25 lb bag…
Indiana farmland prices hit a record high in 2021
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey suggests farmland prices across Indiana have risen to all-time highs in June of 2021. Statewide, top-quality…
